Metz vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (25 January)

A new era is dawning in Metz. Coach Stéphane Le Mignan was sacked after the derby defeat against Strasbourg 2-1. His successor Benoit Tavenot will have the mission of avoiding relegation, which is currently off to a bad start given the latest results. Deprived of victory in the Championship in the last 6 matches (1 draw, 5 defeats), the Garnets occupy last place in the standings, 6 points behind the first non-relegation team, and are the worst defense in the elite, with 40 goals conceded in 18 days.

  Lyon has continued to gain confidence for several weeks and is once again becoming a serious candidate for the podium. Winner of its last 6 matches before traveling to Young Boys Berne on Thursday in the Europa League campaign, the Rhone club, stronger than Brest 2-1 last weekend, extended its series of successes in the Championship to 3 matches, after those obtained against Le Havre 1-0 and Monaco 1-3. Having moved up to 4th place, OL follows the podium by 2 points and believes a little more in a return to the Champions League next season. 

The new Metz coach composes his first group without the convalescents Sy (goalkeeper number 2) and Mangondo (no match). The executives of the attack Diallo (3 goals in L1) and Sabaly (no goals in 14 L1 matches) could make their return after winning the CAN with Senegal and the young striker Madjo, who appeared a few times at the start of the season, left the club this winter to join Aston Villa. The Garnets rely in particular on Hein to worry the opposing defenses. The attacking midfielder has just scored his 6th goal of the season in the Championship. The visitors enter the match without the long-term absentees Nuamah and Fofana, the used Barisic and the disappointing Satriano.

The last two left the club this winter. Titled in the African Cup of Nations, Senegalese central defender Niakhaté (starter) is applying for a return. There are more doubts about seeing the precious Abner (left side or midfielder) return to competition. Scorer in a third consecutive match in Ligue 1, Sulc (9 goals in L1) continues to shine when the talented Endrick, who arrived this winter on loan from Real Madrid, is seeking a first goal in Ligue 1. 

• Summary: Metz is going head to head with Olympique Lyonnais starting on 25 Jan 2026 at 16:15 UTC at Stade Saint Symphorien stadium, Metz city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Eric Wattellier
• Metz Feedinco Rating: 6.69
• Lyon Feedinco Rating: 6.88